SAP Program Director

Job Title : SAP Program Director

Location: Lexington, KY (Onsite)

Job Type :Fulltime

Salary : $200,000-$220,000 a year

Job Description:

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Experience leading large global business transformation program delivery with proven track record and a

deep understanding of business values of transformation programs/objectives

Ability to speak business language, guide business counterparts towards the right SAP solution and translate

business requirements into technical requirements

Previous hands-on experience leading a specific functional stream in SAP programs

Expert understanding of business values of transformation programs/objectives.

Ability to work with C-levels as well as be hands on as required

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships

At least three (3) full life cycle implementations as an ERP Project Manager with multi-module implementations

(Finance, Sales, Production, Purchasing, Warehouse)

A minimum of ten (10) years prior transformational ERP consulting or equivalent industry experience

Ability to articulate the businesses enabled by SAP S/4HANA

Develop detailed program plan, develop and monitor risk/issues, present status to internal and external

stakeholders

Ability to lead steering committee meetings, lead team meetings, lead business meetings, and lead project

management team

Expert understanding of program financials and processes

Provide accurate estimates, timeline, and ability to self-direct and mentor/manage teams and client.

Deep understanding of industry specific KPI's and benefits of S/4HANA functionality to enable the business

Experience managing 20+ resources

Roles & Responsibilities

Leading discussions with senior management and CxO level and be able to influence their decision

Responsible for the planning, execution and management of complex and large transformation engagements

Risk Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Project Management

Oversee various transformational projects, implementing business improvements, or implementing ERP

systems for our clients

Coordinate project timeline with teams to ensure checkpoints and goals are met to the clients satisfaction

Collaboration with the project team members in the management of overall resources allocation and

capacity planning for the project

Manage program level status, metrics, issues, and risks and oversee all completion and sign-off on program

deliverables

Provide leadership and guidance to project team and client leadership assigned to the program

Lead and collaborate in scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals

Generic Managerial Skills

Ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities in a constrained timeline

Leadership skills with ability to influence and negotiate internal and external stakeholders

Effective communication and strong presentation skills

Work effectively in multiple time zones with global teams